DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2789-6919/53/58-62
Narmin Muradova
Azerbaijan University of Languages
https://orcid.org/0009-004-5853-3157
narminaydin@gmail.com
Stages of Development of Arabic Literature
Abstract
As we know, literature has always been an interesting subject for people, especially those from Western cultures. Indian, Persian, Chinese, and Arabic literature have drawn attention with their unique themes and genres. This interest has increased even more after Napoleon’s expedition to Egypt in XIX century. From then on, Western literature portrayed a mysterious and rich Eastern figure.
But through which changes has Western literature passed through, and what influence has it been exposed to? The scientific research titled “Development History of Arabic Literature” has specially aimed to research Arabic literature and to be a helpful guide for those who are studying the Arab region. By studying the historical development of Arab literature, the scientific research also examines the role of the concept “Adab”. At the same time, it studies stages of Arabic literature and how oral folk art, poetry, and prose changed under different influences over time, and which innovations they introduced.
The article also briefly touches on the works of prominent writers of various periods by giving general information about them. Additionally, it uncovers relevant issues reflected in their works. It explores why pre-Islamic period was called “Jahiyyah”, the position and role of poets in different tribes, new ideas and restrictions brought by Islam, The reforms during the Abbasid era, ideas of innovation, the new poetic forms introduced by ”shuubi” movement, The Renaissance ideas that began in XIX century, the influence of the youth who studied in Europe on politics and culture, and finally the state of contemporary Arabic literature. All these various topics are researched in the research work titled “The development stages of Arabic Literature”.
Keywords: Arabic literature, “adab”, prose, poetry, periods of literature, Qur’an, Umayyad, Abbasid, Andalusia, An-Nahda